Syllabus

 

Barge supervisor (BS)

• Knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following matters is considered necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned to the barge supervisor:

• Stability and construction: the stability concepts specified for the ballast control operator plus a period of service in that capacity; Construction: principles of construction, structural members, watertight integrity and damage control

• Emergency duties: responsibilities set forth in the emergency plan or operating manual relating to the safety of the MOU

• Communications: communication procedures for normal operations and for an emergency

• Safe working practices: Occupational safety, health and hygiene

• Hazardous areas

• Permits to work

• Work over water

• Work in enclosed spaces

• Personnel training; and

• Understanding and inspection of safety equipment

• Regulatory requirements: international and national regulations and recommendations affecting operations

• Emergency first aid: provision of first aid to a casualty pending transfer to a medical facility

• Transit operations: The 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended;  Navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of MOU; and  Towing procedures, including recovery of tow

• Seamanship

• Heavy weather

• Store and bulk liquid transfer

• Maneuvering and positioning

• Anchor handling; and

• Dynamic positioning, if applicable

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